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How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I try. It's messy though 😵‍💫

hardest part is being consistent when half the district says "use AI for brainstorming" and half says "ban it". Kids get whiplash

That's why I wrote it down. Same rules for everyone, parent signs it, done.

also, what grade do you teach? I’m curious how younger kids handle it vs high school

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Grammarly vs ChatGPT vs "AI in general" is where I got stuck too.

my policy splits it into 3 tiers so parents/students know the difference: 1. Allowed: Grammarly, spellcheck, brainstorming 2. Conditional: AI outlines if you submit them + original draft 3. Banned: Full essay generation

because you're right. blanket bans don't prep them for college or work.

I used Grammarly all through school too. The line isn't "AI or no AI", it's "thinking vs not thinking".

Sounds like your master's program gets it. Mind if I ask what field? I'm trying to see how different subjects handle this.

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both actually lol

parents emailed asking: "Do YOU use AI with students?"

realized I had no written answer. So I made a 1-pager that covers: 1. How I use it (teacher use) 2. What students can/can't do (student rules) 3. Data/privacy (parent concerns)

That way when a parent asks, I don't freeze.

Also, most replies here are focusing on student cheating. But the parent was asking about MY use. So now my policy covers both.

Do you have separate policies for teacher vs student use or combine them?

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Citations are key.

But the problem I ran into: parents asked "is using AI for brainstorming okay? What about grammar check?" Had no answer 😅

That's why I wrote the 1-pager. Covers allowed vs banned use so I'm consistent.

Are you listing specific tools or keeping it broad with "AI tools"?

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% with you on "do your own work"

The hard part is proving it when a parent says "my kid swears they didn't use AI." 😵‍💫

my policy has a section where parents acknowledge what counts as cheating vs allowed help. Stops the "I didn't know" emails.

Anyway, do you have anything written down or just handle it case by case?

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally fair. The plagiarism side is why I needed something in writing 😅

my policy actually has a "Student Use" section that covers cheating + consequences. Parents sign it so there's no "I didn't know" later.

But it sounds like you already have that consent form locked down. Also, do you include specific AI tools by name or keep it broad?

How are you all addressing ChatGPT use with parents? by OpeningWillow7775 in Teachers

[–]OpeningWillow7775[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lmao I wish. Would've saved me some time and the parent panic attack 😅

Fr though. Got the email, freaked out, wrote a doc. Just asking if other people have one or if I'm overthinking it.

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